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UNSOUND FOOD.
Inspector J. W. Burrows examined a quantity of
meat at the Workhouse, and found some of it decomposed.
The matter was left in the hands of the Board
of Guardians to take what steps they thought fit against
the contractor.
Inspector Lapworth received a telegram to the
effect that the carcase of a cow, alleged to have been
suffocated in a cattle truck, had been delivered at the
shop of a tradesman in Brick lane. The premises were
visited, and the meat carefully examined. It was
found to be "rough" and badly butchered, but not
in such condition as to justify legal proceedings. No
further action was taken in the matter.
On the 22nd May, Inspector W. W. Burrows seized
a quantity of fish (plaice) exposed for sale on a stall in
Hackney road, and kept by William Palmer, of 316,
Hackney road. I examined the fish, and directed it
to be taken before the magistrate. This was done, and
Mr. Bushby condemned it, and ordered it to be destroyed.
A summons was issued, and at the hearing
of the case Mr. Bushby expressed his approval of the
course taken for the protection of the public; but as
defendant was only fourteen years of age, he thought
it was better not to inflict a fine, and considered the
case would be met by the Uncle, Mr. Edwards, of
316, Hackney road, being bound over in the sum of
five pounds to bring the defendant up for judgment if